Kumar wins House District 66 Republican primary

Dr. Sabi Kumar has won the District 66 House of Representatives Republican primary, defeating three political newcomers to secure a spot on a November ballot that won’t include a Democratic candidate.

Kumar, 67, a Springfield-based surgeon, received 3,538 votes, followed by Chris Orndorff with 2,339 votes, Matt Burnett with 1,360 votes and Brock Brewer with 813.

In the weeks leading up to the election, Kumar had been vocal about the issues he would face if elected. He opposes federal Common Core legislation and said he would sponsor legislation that curbs federal power in Tennessee if it was ever introduced.

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